October 15, 2024
Ultimate Guide: Maximizing VO2 Max and Lowering RHR
Daily Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Morning (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
- 5-minute dynamic warm-up
- 30-minute HIIT session:
- 5-minute cool-down
- 10-minute meditation for stress reduction
- Evening (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Tuesday, Thursday
- Morning (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
- 5-minute dynamic warm-up
- 40-minute circuit training:
- 1-minute intervals of squats, push-ups, lunges, and plank holds
- 15 seconds rest between exercises
- Repeat circuit 4 times
- 5-minute cool-down
- 10-minute deep breathing exercises
- Evening (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Saturday
Sunday
Weekly Schedule Overview
- HIIT Sessions: 3 times (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Steady-State Endurance: 3 times (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Circuit Training: 2 times (Tue, Thu)
- Yoga: 3 times (Tue, Thu, Sat)
- Low-Impact Aerobics/Dance: 1 time (Sat)
- Active Recovery: 1 time (Sun)
Monthly Progression
Week 1-2
- Focus on establishing the routine and proper form
- HIIT: 20-second work intervals, 40-second rest
- Endurance: Maintain 60-70% max heart rate
Week 3-4
- Increase HIIT intensity: 30-second work, 30-second rest
- Endurance: Push to 70-75% max heart rate
- Introduce more complex movements in circuit training
Week 5-6
- HIIT: Experiment with 40-second work, 20-second rest
- Endurance: Aim for 75-80% max heart rate
- Increase duration of steady-state sessions by 5 minutes
Week 7-8
- HIIT: Maintain 40/20 split, increase complexity of exercises
- Endurance: Push to 80-85% max heart rate for shorter bursts
- Introduce Tabata-style workouts in place of one circuit session
Week 9-10
- HIIT: Introduce double HIIT sessions (morning and evening) once a week
- Endurance: Incorporate hill or stair climbs (if available)
- Increase overall workout durations by 10%
Week 11-12
- Perform fitness assessments to measure progress
- Adjust intensities based on improvements
- Consider adding weighted exercises to circuit training
Key Metrics to Track
- Resting Heart Rate (measured upon waking)
- Recovery Heart Rate (1 minute after peak exercise)
- Perceived exertion during workouts
- Sleep quality and duration
- Energy levels throughout the day
Nutrition and Recovery Guidelines
- Maintain a balanced diet rich in lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats
- Stay well-hydrated, aiming for 2-3 liters of water daily
- Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night
- Consider supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids for heart health
- Implement stress-reduction techniques like meditation or deep breathing daily